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Diabetes and skin

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CommunityMember3076

Is itching of my entire body a consequence of my diabetes 2 ? And of a dry skin ?

Thanks

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    Kelly Dabel, RD Community Admin

    Thanks for reaching out. I'd encourage you to speak with your doctor about any new, changing or concerning symptoms, if you haven't already. Yes, dry, itchy skin can be a possible symptom of high blood sugar. In addition to speaking with your doctor, this article may be helpful: https://type2diabetes.com/complications/skin. Best, Kelly, Type2diabetes.com Community moderator

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      simba Member

      I find most doctors don’t know about these things. So who else can we talk to.

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        Lori.Foster Community Admin

        Hi . Dermatologists can be really helpful for people with diabetes. If you are experiencing skin problems and no other doctor can help, it might be worth trying. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)

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